BOSTON — As energy costs skyrocketed throughout the Bay State, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) sent a letter to six local gas companies, ordering them to reduce customers total gas bills by at least 5%.
The reduction applies to March and April bills for residential customers of The Berkshire Gas Company, Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid, Eversource, NSTAR Gas Company, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company d/b/a Unitil, and Liberty Utilities, according to the letter.
The DPU says it’s unable to direct the utilities to reduce delivery charges in February bills.
The six companies were asked to submit proposals by end of day Monday. They are also expected to provide information on estimated savings for their customers in the proposal.
“Customer affordability lies at the core of the Department of Public Utilities’ priorities and we must use all available tools at our disposal,” the letter read.
The DPU also says they’ll be investigating into whether to shift certain delivery costs from the peak period to the “shoulder” and summer seasons on a permanent basis to help alleviate year round costs.
Boston 25 reached out to Eversource for comment, they replied with a statement, saying:
“Energy affordability is always a top priority for us, and any rate relief is always positive – especially in light of the higher-than-normal gas bill customers have been receiving this winter. We look forward to continued conversations with the Department of Public Utilities to keep affordability top-of-mind as we continue to pursue Massachusetts’ unprecedented clean energy transition in a cost-effective manner.”
National Grid also provided a comment, adding that they, too, are looking forward to “cooperating with the Department of Public Utilities order to reduce residential gas rates through the winter period.”
They recommend visiting ngrid.com/hereforyou to see more info about available resources and programs to help manage energy costs.
The full DPU letter can be found below:
DPU orders six gas companies to reduce total gas bills by 5% amid soaring delivery charges by Boston 25 Desk on Scribd
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